Terrifying monsters you wouldn't want to encounter

Here, there be monsters—or at least that's what the tall tales would have you believe. From the popular Bigfoot to the less well-known Gowrow, there are countless stories of monsters that dwell in the caves, lakes, and forests of the world, emerging only to maul cattle, eat a human or two, or sound a chilling shriek. There are reported sightings of some, while others are just the sharp-fanged subjects of fireside folklore.

Here, there be some of the world's monsters. Have you seen any of them? Do you believe?